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At West Haven Prevention Council, we want to build a coalition that is responsive to community needs. To do that, we'd like to provide...
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WHPC
- Jul 26, 2022
- 1 min
West Haven Alcohol Compliance Check Results
On June 8, 2022, West Haven Police Department partnered with Connecticut's Liquor Control Division to conduct an alcohol compliance...
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WHPC
- Jun 14, 2022
- 2 min
West Haven Prevention Council Reminds Parents to Help Teens Celebrate Responsibly
As graduation and summer approach, the West Haven Prevention Council (WHPC) are reminding adults that it's against the law to allow...
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WHPC
- Apr 13, 2022
- 1 min
What is the Connecticut Good Samaritan Law?
Connecticut has Good Samaritan Laws with the overriding purpose of encouraging professionals and laypersons to help those in need of...
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WHPC
- Mar 14, 2022
- 1 min
Parent/Caregiver Survey- we need your input!
The West Haven Prevention Council needs your help! We want to learn more about the City of West Haven's attitudes around risk and...
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WHPC
- Aug 16, 2021
- 5 min
Let's #MentionPrevention: Marijuana
On June 22nd, Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill legalizing and regulating adult-use cannabis. This means that residents over the age of...
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WHPC
- Aug 2, 2021
- 2 min
Grant awarded to WHPC to prevent and reduce the abuse of drugs in the community
On June 30, 2021 the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) awarded 65 grants for Community-Based Coalition...
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WHPC
- May 3, 2021
- 3 min
Mental Health Check-in
Things are tough right now. It may feel harder than ever to express how exactly you are feeling. But sometimes — you just have to ask...
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WHPC
- Jan 19, 2021
- 1 min
What is the Social Host Law in CT?
Know the Law… Providing and allowing minors under 21 to drink alcohol or use cannabis in Connecticut is against the law. Under the law,...
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WHPC
- Jan 19, 2021
- 1 min
Let’s #MentionPrevention: UNDERAGE DRINKING
Help us curb underage drinking! Let’s #MentionPrevention is a campaign designed to assist retail and dining locations as they adjust to...
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WHPC
- Dec 17, 2020
- 1 min
What You Need To Know About Youth Vaping
Join us for an interactive and engaging webinar for community members and parents/guardians with Tricia Dahl as she speaks about the...
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WHPC
- Dec 10, 2020
- 1 min
Specific Focus Group for West Haven Youth
West Haven Youth- we want to hear from you!! Looking for participants for a Zoom Focus Group on Thursday, January 7th from 2:30-3:30. ...
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WHPC
- Dec 4, 2020
- 1 min
Looking For Virtual Focus Group Attendees
Can you spare some time to help West Haven Prevention Council better understand community needs when it comes to education on substance...
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WHPC
- Nov 3, 2020
- 1 min
A Conversation with Middle Schoolers About Vaping
What are teen perspectives on vaping? Watch our video to hear their opinions.
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WHPC
- Nov 2, 2020
- 1 min
Study Finds Delivery Services Are Not Always Checking for ID's
Teens' access to alcohol may have become easier during COVID-19 due to delivery services. Watch the video to learn more.
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WHPC
- Oct 29, 2020
- 2 min
Alcohol on the Rise Since Youth Have Returned to School
At a recent school meeting in Southern Connecticut, it was reported that underage drinking has increased and replaced vaping as a result...
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WHPC
- Oct 19, 2020
- 4 min
#MentionPrevention: Middle School & Vaping - What do they know?
Middle school-aged children talk about vaping with adults. Let's see what is on their minds. By West Haven Prevention Council Has your...
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WHPC
- Aug 10, 2020
- 2 min
Grant awarded to create West Haven Prevention Council to tackle underage drinking
The coalitions’ mission is to involve and engage the local community to prevent alcohol and substance use among youth MILFORD, CT –...
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